ABA Therapy Program Manager

Behavior Nation•Dublin, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ABA Therapy Program Manager serves in the field as the manager responsible for assigned cases. The role involves developing and overseeing individualized clinical programs, supervising and supporting Behavior Technicians, collecting program data, assisting with parent training, and implementing programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The Program Manager provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in home, community, school, and clinic settings. The role also includes producing clinical and administrative documentation within contracted billable hours and coordinating with client families, colleagues, supervisors, and area directors. Duties may change at the discretion of Behavior Nation LLC and are not limited to those listed in the posting.

Requirements

Experience working with children ages 18 months and older in a classroom or one-to-one setting.
Experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
Experience in educational, speech, or allied health services.
One of the following education/credential paths: a bachelor’s degree, 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis, and one year of experience implementing behavior-modification intervention services; or a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience implementing behavior-modification intervention services, and RBT certification; or BCaBA certification.
Self-discipline and the ability to schedule and attend client appointments and clinical team meetings consistently, reliably, and punctually.
Excellent written and spoken communication, including clear language and accurate grammar and spelling.
Excellent time-management skills, including allocating workdays between billable and non-billable hours and direct and indirect supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and client families.
Team-oriented attitude and customer-service orientation aligned with organizational practices.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds and lift and carry clients using adaptive equipment.
Ability to maintain varied postures—including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing—for extended periods, and to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods.
Willingness and ability to restrain, hold, or transport clients and use quick body movements as indicated in a Behavior Intervention Plan when working with children with challenging behaviors.
Manual dexterity to use computers and electronic devices and collect data on paper.
Ability to be physically present at assigned job sites, which may include homes, schools, community locations, and clinics.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and visual acuity to read and comprehend written communications on computers, electronic devices, and paper.
Reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel between job sites in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and makeup.
Pass a criminal background check with a clean DOJ/FBI record.
Have or be able to acquire First Aid/CPR certification.
Have or be able to complete RBT certification if not BCaBA-certified.
Pass a TB test and have an up-to-date immunization record per company requirements.
Strong interest in working with individuals impacted by neurodevelopmental disorders.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are valued.
Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or a related field.
BCaBA certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, concise, constructive, actionable, professional, and HR-compliant communications, insights, and feedback to staff and client families.
Produce each client’s clinical programs, reports, supervision documents, and other required paperwork accurately, completely, and within contracted billable hours.
Directly supervise, train, and support Behavior Interventionists (BIs) at varying experience levels so they can build rapport with families and conduct effective sessions.
Provide coverage for peers during absences and, when no other coverage is available, provide direct therapy to clients when a BI is absent.
Maintain a punctual, consistent, and reliable schedule for appointments and meetings.
Train and provide ongoing support to caregivers and family members in ways tailored to their communication, learning styles, and cultural needs.
Maintain regular, timely, accurate, and effective communication with client families and administrative and clinical colleagues.
Attend and lead clinical team and training meetings.
Comply with company policies, procedures, timelines, and budgets.
Assist with developing and delivering ABA and other services as requested by the supervisor and area director.
Collect data on programs and implement individualized programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Provide clinical skills instruction and implement behavior-reduction protocols for children in home, community, school, and clinic settings.